Tag Archives: Long Beach Island

EWING — Gov. Chris Christie said the state does not, at this time, intend to reopen the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway, so that it may be used for emergency vehicles or for any last-minute evacuations that could … Continue reading →

EWING — Gov. Chris Christie said today that the state was making one last effort to evacuate a group of senior citizens in Atlantic City who are insisting on staying in their high rise apartments during the storm. The state … Continue reading →

Eastbound lanes on Route 72 will be closed at 6 p.m., with both sides of the highway being used for westbound traffic to speed the evacuation of Long Beach Island. Gov. Chris Christie announced the “contraflow” plan late this morning. … Continue reading →

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Bob JordanBob Jordan has covered state, county and muncipal governments for the past 10 years. He has also covered the gaming industry and has been a sports team beat writer for NHL, NBA and major league baseball teams.E-mail Bob

John SchoonejongenJohn Schoonejongen is state editor for Gannett New Jersey newspapers. He has reported and edited at New Jersey newspapers from Salem County to Passaic County, writing about everything from state politics to lost pigs on the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Born in Camden County, he still speaks with a southern New Jersey accent, much to his wife's annoyance.E-mail John

Michael SymonsMichael Symons has covered seven governors while working in Gannett's Statehouse Bureau -- a stint which actually only stretches back to 2000, but the door revolves quickly in New Jersey politics. He's co-author of the biography "Chris Christie: The Inside Story of His Rise to Power."E-mail Michael